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As kids on the playground, we don't need any instructions, assignments, or stand-up meetings to figure out what to do. As we grow up, circumstances and life demands often cause us to forget how important and useful it is to play for our well-being and continuous development. After experiencing multiple burnout episodes and struggling with depression and anxiety for over a decade, I finally allowed myself to reconnect with my childlike playfulness in my early 30s. This was the best decision I have ever made.

Born on a summer day in 1985 in Lelystad, Scott grew up in a household with five children. At the age of twelve, he moved to Almere. Without a completed education, but with a burning desire for structure and direction, Scott enlisted in the military at the age of seventeen. This would mark the beginning of a formative period in which he not only completed his education but also participated in three missions.

In our sock factory in The Hague, we make donation socks in a social way, as the socks are made, ironed, packed, and distributed by participants from the Salvation Army. But did you know that they are also super sustainable, made from recycled materials?